The Fed

Frightened by an unstable economy and low returns, savers are saving even more and frustrating the plans of central bankers.

Watch or listen to Mark Thornton's talk at the Mises Circle in Boston.

The Fed's claim of independence is as shallow as its numerous promises to raise rates and return to normal monetary policy.

From near-zero interest rates to price controls to easy home loans, it is clear that government is now more in need of sound economics than ever.

What kind of revolution is needed to save economics as a profession?

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decided yet again today to hold off on raising the target federal funds rate.

A Wall Street crisis would become a Main Street crisis without quantitative easing, or so the story began in Nov. 2008. Have you seen a recovery?

There is just no relief from the constant drum beat for more and more government intervention in the economy.

The Fed is busy coming up with new ways to "stimulate" and manipulate the economy.

Money supply growth reached a three-year high in July.